Graphic Novel Analysis (15%)

Due: October 13, 2011.
Length: 1500 words (approx)

Comics Used...

Applying principles of McCloud’s Understanding Comics to graphic novel/extended plot comic of your choosing.
Illustration/examples strongly encouraged
Choice of analytical tools from McCloud up to you - a scattershot approach is never effective though
Other resources never hurt – e.g., external analyses, etc. - but do focus on McCloud

Tips:

Strip collections aren’t a good choice - why?
Simple cartoons (e.g., Archie?) probably harder than you think – why?
Non-English comics OK (as long as you understand the language and can interpret what’s going on.)
Be careful with books turned into movies – no compare/contrast, definitely don’t just see the movie! (e.g., Scott Pilgrim)
Less about plot than analysis of comic form